AmeriCorps VISTA 2016 Positions

To apply:

We are currently accepting applications for two AmeriCorps VISTA positions. Applications for both positions are available online through the VISTA portal (see links for respective assignments below). ​Global Gardens VISTA assignment: Position has been filled for 2016Capital City Public Market assignment: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=59539&fromSearch=true

VISTA assignment #1: Global Gardens VISTA​FILLED for 2016

This VISTA will work with the Global Gardens program to meet our goals of improving refugee health, nutrition, and economic opportunity through growing, eating and selling vegetables. The VISTA will work with farmers in our Farmer Entrepreneur Program and with partner organizations and volunteers who provide more than 200 community garden spaces for refugee growers. Tasks will include:

Assist with fundraising, grant writing, and social enterprise feasibility and methodology for future Global Gardens funding. Assist with record keeping for matching requirements on our grants.

Recruit and manage volunteers who assist farmer entrepreneurs.

Provide support and training to community volunteers and church groups who manage refugee community gardens.

Assist with infrastructure development at a new incubator farm site, including storage, greenhouse, and washing facilities.

Research social enterprise methodology and feasibility for long-term financial sustainability for Global Gardens.

Research locations for land for lease for refugee farmers.

This position has been filled for 2016.

VISTA assignement #2: Capital City Public Market VISTAFILLED FOR 2016

This VISTA will be housed at the Capital City Public Market and will work to make the market more accessible for refugee vendors, as well as others who may speak English as a second language or have other barriers to participation in the market. Duties may include:

Develop a strategy to register refugee vendors for market, including completing an online application process.

Develop a refugee vendor training guide and make vendor training accessible to refugee growers by including interpreters and assisting with logistics.